Americans may think the world can thank them for the invention of fast food, but the Brits beg to differ.

During the second half of the 19th century, thanks to what at the time seemed an endless bounty of fish in the North Sea and with railways ready to transport the catch to the big cities, fish and chips became a stock meal folks could pick up on their way to or from work. You could rightfully call fish and chips the first fast food.

Fish and chips is addictive, so it’s always nice to have a list of available venues that offer this simple and fishy pleasure. One such place is Archie’s in Lake Washington.

Although from the exterior Archie’s is not your typical pub, its menu says otherwise. In a restaurant where such British goodies as Scotch eggs, bangers and mash and shepherd’s pie abound, of course fish and chips must reign.

The $13.95 entrée gives patrons the choice of cod or haddock to be lathered in Shock Top beer batter and served with cole slaw, tartar sauce and steak fries, but bartender Tara Bishop will tell patrons to consider the sidewinder fries.

It is served with crisps, but you can treat yourself to the sidewinder fries for an upcharge of $2.

Although there is a definite British vibe to Archie’s menu, the pub offers plenty of other fare. The handcrafted, half-pound burgers are extremely popular, in particular the Archie Burger ($10.95), the patty wrapped in bacon and topped with cheese and the special Archie sauce. All burgers are serve with sidewinder fries. Salads and lighter options are also available if you’re worried about the arteries.

Lovers of wings should note that on Tuesdays, Archie’s jumbo wings are a mere 75 cents each. Burgers are 20 percent off starting at 4 p.m. on Wednesdays.

On Sundays, enjoy a full English breakfast ($8.95), an impressive affair that includes bangers, bacon, fried bread, grilled tomato and, of course, eggs, for $6.95.

Pub owners Paul and Amanda Whitehouse, who used to run an 18th century-era pub back in the Mother Country, believe their guests should not leave hungry, so dishes are Rubenesque in size.

“Every portion is almost always guaranteed that you’ll have some to take home,” said Bishop.